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Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal
A rock-cut Shiva temple on the Thiruthangal granite hill, believed to have been built by the Pandyan minister Gurukalathirayan in 1233 CE. It shares the hill with the Ninra Narayana Perumal Divya Desam and a Murugan shrine, forming a rock-hill temple complex. The site lies about 4 km from Sivakasi.
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Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal
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Plan Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal
Typetemple
Nearest baseThiruthangal
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseThiruthangal
DistrictVirudhunagar
Place typetemple
Time neededAbout an hour.
A rock-cut Shiva temple on the Thiruthangal granite hill, believed to have been built by the Pandyan minister Gurukalathirayan in 1233 CE. It shares the hill with the Ninra Narayana Perumal Divya Desam and a Murugan shrine, forming a rock-hill temple complex. The site lies about 4 km from Sivakasi.
Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal is planned from Thiruthangal, one of the travel bases in Virudhunagar district. Use Thiruthangal for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting there: In Thiruthangal, ~4 km from Sivakasi; nearest railway station Sivakasi (~4 km); Madurai Airport (IXM) ~55 km.
Set on a granite hill with steps; combine with the adjoining Perumal and Murugan shrines.
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How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruthangal or nearby in Virudhunagar, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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When is the best time to visit Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal?
Base yourself in Thiruthangal or nearby in Virudhunagar, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal?
About an hour.
What else is near Karunellinathar Temple, Thiruthangal?
Nearby you can pair Ninra Narayana Perumal Temple, Thiruthangal (920 m), Sivakasi Mariamman Temple (Badrakaliamman) (4.2 km), Sivakasi (4.8 km), Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur (18.3 km).
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